11:00 am - 1:00 pm every Tuesday & Wednesday starting November 2, 2021 for 3 weeks via Online Zoom Conferencing Hiring, managing, disciplining and firing in Montana without getting burned! At this virtual bootcamp you will learn the HR functions for managers, supervisors, accounting, small business owners, non-profits and more! Learn more about Virtual HR […]
Have you been thinking about an idea and always wondered if you could make it a business? Are you a business owner but not a business school graduate? Are you passionate about the thing you do and don't know how to turn that passion into profit? Join GFDA and the Great Falls Small Business Development […]
Join us for Espresso Yourself as we get to enjoy the morning --- learning about all the good the Flathead Food Bank does in our community. Afterwards, we will be able to give back and volunteer. Bring your coffee, comfortable shoes, and a non-perishable food item to donate. This event will be from 8:00-9:30. The […]
You're invited to share your hopes, concerns and ideas in an engaging Tourism Town Hall led by two tourism experts—Jim McCaul of MMGY NextFactor and Cathy Ritter of Better Destinations. MMGY NextFactor is an industry-leading consulting firm that specializes in helping destinations deliver sustainable growth while building stronger communities. Better Destinations is a consulting practice […]
Presenter: KJ Kahnle This training event will be presented online at: https://www.montana.edu/extensionecon/smallbusiness/ Registration Deadline: 11/4/21 8:00 AM (MDT) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Jason Nitschke (406) 750-0314 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Hear experts provide an overview of small business development topics and phone in or type/chat questions or comments. We will […]
Will your business run without you? The value of your business depends on it. Take the first step and assess your business to the 8 key drivers that will increase the value of your business. Take an assessment to benchmark your business against 40,000 other nationwide businesses and unveil how you can make your business […]
You're dreaming about starting a business but don't know where to begin. This introductory class walks you through evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a business idea and helps you determine whether it is feasible. Discuss startup costs, market opportunity, financial projections and financing options.
Our November membership luncheon will focus on Healthcare in the Flathead Valley. Featured presentation by Rhonda Tallman, Logan Health. We will be offering this membership meeting in a hybrid format. RSVP below to join the meeting via zoom. In Person Attendance Including Lunch: $14.00 Must Pay by Friday, November 5th: https://www.columbiafallschamber.org/product/general-membership-meeting-payment/ In Person Without Lunch: […]
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Registration Deadline: 11/9/21 8:00 AM (MST) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral (406) 254-6014 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. […]
Dan Gorton, NWMT SBDC Director Would you like to know how to increase the balance in your business checking account? This class will teach you five easy formulas to measure your business's cash-flow performance. Tell us what kind of business you are in when you sign up and get a free business analytics report for […]
For 117 years, the Kalispell Chamber and its Foundation have worked to move the Flathead forward by growing jobs and the economy. Join us a this year's Grand Event where we will award top business leaders as the winners of the 50th Flathead Community Legacy Award (formerly Great Chief), Business of the Year (small/medium and […]
When you only have a short amount of time to make an impression, what you say and how you say it matters. Learn how to spark a potential donor’s curiosity right away through genuine and authentic communication. In this fast-paced workshop, we’ll learn how to craft and deliver an impactful elevator speech that can lead […]
Join Bigfork Chamber of Commerce for their monthly networking event from 5-6:30pm. Plan to attend and network with business professionals in the community and hear about upcoming events. Don’t forget to bring a few dollars for raffle tickets for you chance to win great prizes! The Public is welcome and no cost to attend! Always […]
November 15th-19th, 2021 Participate from anywhere! Topics on the upcoming agenda include: • OSHA 10-Hour Construction • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry • OSHA 7215 Silica in Construction and General Industries • OSHA 7405 Fall Protection in Construction • OSHA 7410 Managing Excavation Hazards • Safety vs. Compliance • Mental Health First Aid • Workplace Accommodations […]
Join us for the MEDA 2021 Fall Conference! For MEDA’s Fall Conference, we have developed an intriguing theme that gets to the heart of what we enjoy most about being together – sharing success stories, helping each other solve problems and learning how to be better, more impactful economic and community development practitioners. Tell me […]
Everyone is online from young children to seniors, and most everyone has a smartphone, tablet, or streaming device. Video is the most popular medium on social media. Each year more and more businesses create social media accounts and use these platforms to promote and engage their customers. Presenter: Jessica Nelson, Public Information Officer, Montana Department […]
Please join the Montana PTAC for a high level training on how the federal government and state of Montana purchases products and services. Topics include: – Federal and State of MT purchasing thresholds – Conducting market research – Federal purchasing vehicles (methods) – Where to find opportunities and how to get automatic notices – Marketing […]
You're invited to share your hopes, concerns and ideas in an engaging Tourism Town Hall led by two tourism experts—Jim McCaul of MMGY NextFactor and Cathy Ritter of Better Destinations. MMGY NextFactor is an industry-leading consulting firm that specializes in helping destinations deliver sustainable growth while building stronger communities. Better Destinations is a consulting practice […]
Montana protects employees from vaccination status discrimination and our federal government has been issuing mandates that conflict with our local laws. What to do we do as supervisors and HR professionals in Montana? Save the date now for our November Chapter Meeting on this hot topic as local attorney, Amy Christensen, guides us on navigating […]
Coffee Connect is the Flathead Valley's premier networking and relationship building business meeting. We grow business relationships, promote doing business locally, exchange connections and support each other. The program features a host, a spotlight speaker, testimonials for Chamber members and 'pass the mic' to meet each other.
To launch an effective website, you've got to have a solid plan. This webinar will help with exactly that! Learn how to set your website's goals, determine necessary functionality, attract your audience's attention, choose the right platform, and more! About the speaker: Jessica Baldwin is the Co-Founder of Cardsetter, a new and easy-to-use website platform […]
A one-page, visual, strategic management tool to quickly and easily define and communicate a business idea or concept in a focused but flexible way. Registration Deadline: 11/23/21 8:00 AM (MST) - REGISTER Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Kayla Vokral (406) 254-6014 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with […]
Join the Lakeside/Somers Chamber for the November Chamber B.A.S.H (business associates social hour). This BASH is hosted by Tete Hair Salon, located in Lakeside! Remember there will be having a raffle basket of local goods or gift cards. Every attendee will be able to drop their single business card into a jar for the chance […]
Learn about the current supply chain crisis and some Montana exporters' solutions and work-arounds. Presenters include a freight forwarder, the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, and Montana importers of steel, high-tech components, and plastics. Q&A to follow.
Many blocks can occur in group interaction: competition, misunderstandings, and resentment. In most cases, the origin of these blocks resides in a lack of clear communication. By learning how to express your ideas and being clear on purpose, you can create an atmosphere of growth and cooperation. During this course, participants will learn: The internal […]
Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: - Understanding different video formats - How to setup a YouTube channel - Making good creative, and how to target and measure the […]
The Kalispell Downtown Association invites you to start your holiday season with the annual Downtown Kalispell Art Walk & Holiday Stroll. This Downtown celebration will take place Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Start your holiday shopping and also enter to win one of several $100.00 gift certificates for downtown participating […]